Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $103,750.00 - $115,300.00
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Free flights
retirement savings plan
Profit sharing
Health Insurance
401(k) matching
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Job Description
Southwest Airlines is a major American airline known for its commitment to providing friendly, reliable, and affordable air travel. As a leading carrier in the industry, Southwest Airlines values creativity, innovation, and a collaborative work environment where employees can grow personally and professionally. The company fosters a culture of respect, caring, and equal opportunity, creating a positive workplace where every employee is encouraged to contribute to its continued success. This environment supports employees to share the same level of care externally with every customer, which has helped Southwest build a strong reputation in the airline industry.
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Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Advanced experience in airline technical operations, 3rd party maintenance repair and overhaul, private/general aviation, or military technical planning
- U.S. citizenship or current work authorization without sponsorship
- Ability to work from Dallas, TX headquarters during business hours
- Ability to work weekends, shifts, and holidays
- Ability to maintain company appearance and attendance standards
- At least 18 years old
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
- Ability to use a computer and office productivity tools effectively
- Ability to work extended periods at limited space workstations
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Advanced level experience in FAR121 or FAR135 airline technical operations or 3rd party maintenance repair and overhaul
- Experience in private/general aviation or military technical planning and maintenance scheduling
- Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Explorer
- Familiarity with technical publications such as task cards, engineering orders, and aircraft manuals
- Ability to manage aircraft-level projects and communicate progress
- Ability to navigate and update databases
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to use computerized data collection and maintenance automation systems
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and make critical decisions in a changing environment
Job Duties
- Forecast, schedule, and optimize line overnight ETOPS fleet maintenance including dual maintenance restrictions and communications to maintenance stations
- Review daily operations exceptions and aircraft misroutes collaborating with Flight Dispatch to correct aircraft routing
- Schedule and manage short-term critical fleet campaigns
- Manage Day 0 scheduled maintenance during irregular operations and flight schedule disruptions
- Communicate and support Maintenance Control, Maintenance Stations, and Flight Dispatch
- Audit and review daily maintenance reports ensuring timely scheduling of maintenance
- Research, authorize, and process carryovers of scheduled maintenance tasks
- Research, authorize, and communicate aircraft manual unlock notifications
- Schedule and coordinate actions related to inactive aircraft including parking and potable water disinfection
- Oversee workload vs. capacity expectations for Line overnight, hangar overnight, and multi-shift maintenance visits
- Manage annual potable water sampling and quarterly disinfects as per EPA mandates
- Coordinate daily deferred defects, MELs, CDL's, and ad hoc tasks
- Assess and manage part shortages with Material Stores, AOG, and MX Control
- Perform other duties as directed by leadership
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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